Delicious dishes with vegan meat substitutes
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With these original vegetarian recipes, classic dishes like pulled pork, crab cakes, and even bacon are now accessible even to those who don't eat meat.
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Just because you don't eat meat doesn't mean you'll never crave a bacon or pork sandwich again. More and more people are switching to vegan and vegetarian diets in an effort to improve their health, so there are now more meat alternatives than ever before. But sometimes, turning them into delicious dishes isn't so easy. We've gotten creative and come up with new takes on classic dishes—mushroom and lentil meatballs, nut tacos, and even mushroom bacon. These recipes offer hearty, soul-satisfying indulgence while remaining completely vegetarian.
Lentil meatballs with mushrooms
These hearty meatballs are made with ingredients containing glutamate, which is responsible for the umami flavor. Lentils, onions, garlic, tomato paste, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast all contribute to the meaty flavor of these vegan meatballs. They're also rich in protein and fiber.
Recipe: Lentil meatballs with mushrooms
Sandwich with smoked mushrooms
The caramelized, crispy mushrooms in this recipe add a meaty flavor. Layer a few slices on toasted bread with sliced tomato and lettuce for a vegetarian BLT sandwich. Or serve the mushrooms with a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast for a great start to the day.
Recipe: Sandwich with smoked mushrooms
Vegan tacos with cheese and pickled red onions
These simple meatless tacos with nuts and sun-dried tomatoes are a unique take on a classic dish, infused with traditional flavor thanks to spicy chili peppers and smoked paprika. Top the filling with pickled red onions, vegan cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro—you and your family will love these tacos.
Recipe: Vegan tacos with cheese and pickled red onions
Vegan Chickpea Crabcakes
These patties have a familiar flavor—Old Bay seasoning, lemon, and a distinct bitterness—but there's no crab meat here. Instead, chickpeas are used, which are just as delicious.
Recipe: Vegan Chickpea Crabcakes
Vegan Bean Breakfast Sausages
Bean sausages taste just like regular meat sausages, but they're packed with fiber: 5 grams each. Serve them with avocado toast and fresh tomato for a balanced vegetarian breakfast.
Recipe: Vegan Bean Breakfast Sausages
Vegan Pulled Pork Slider Sandwiches
The pulled pork in these vegan sandwiches is made with mushrooms slow-roasted in a molasses-and-spiced marinade. Place the filling on a mini burger bun, top with coleslaw and vegan dressing, and enjoy.
Recipe: Vegan Pulled Pork Slider Sandwiches
Vegan Tuna Salad with Seeds
This vegan version of the classic salad uses soaked sunflower seeds as a substitute for tuna and mayo. With vibrant lemon and fresh herb flavors, crisp celery, and shallots, this salad is so delicious you won't miss the fish.
Recipe: Vegan Tuna Salad with Seeds
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